The term "Babylonian demon bowl" is used to describe earthenware vessels found exclusively in various sites of Iran and Iraq, created as forms of both protective and  More »

The term "Babylonian demon bowl" is used to describe earthenware vessels found exclusively in various sites of Iran and Iraq, created as forms of both protective and aggressive magic. They are identified by writing on the interior, and occasionally on the outside, in either Jewish- Aramaic, Syriac, Mandaic or Persian (Pehlevi). Placed in the corners of rooms where demons were believed to sneak in through cracks in the floor and walls, the bowl was buried facedown to lure malevolent spirits inside in order to trap them. The script was presumably an enticement, attracting demons so they would not do harm to persons or property. The open area in the center, combined with the sinuous, flowing script along the flared sides, does give the impression of a swirling vortex. Elegant in its simplicity, powerful in its incantation, this extraordinary bowl is a tangible link to magical practices of the Near East in Late Antiquity.Terracotta Incantation Bowl with Aramaic Inscription - X.0552Origin: Mesopotamia Circa:500AD to800ADDimensions:2.5"(6.4cm)highx6.25"(15.9cm)wide Collection:Near Eastern Medium: Terracotta Condition: Extra Fine   « Less

Babylonian Stone Relief Sculpture Depictingaeated Figure-LO.525Origin:Mesopotamia Circa: 1900 BC to 1600 BCDimensions: 3" (7.6cm) hig Collection: Near Eastern Style:  More »

Babylonian Stone Relief Sculpture Depictingaeated Figure-LO.525Origin:Mesopotamia Circa: 1900 BC to 1600 BCDimensions: 3" (7.6cm) hig Collection: Near Eastern Style: Babylonian Medium: Stone Condition: Very Fine   « Less

This is an inspired old world Italianate lantern. 16th century. It is really a hand forged piece with stainless steel rivets holding the fixture together. The crown is forged  More »

This is an inspired old world Italianate lantern. 16th century. It is really a hand forged piece with stainless steel rivets holding the fixture together. The crown is forged spikes and a solid piece of ingot aluminum milled to perfection. The patina is warm bronze over white and yellow metals and the arms and cluster are forged thick struts. This was originally made for a home with a Polo field and adorned the walls of the estate. Our inspired reproduction’s forged and designed by Gerald Olesker and Joseph Gennaro is timeless.   « Less

Neolithic Catal Hoyuk Terracotta Fertility Goddess-LO.554Origin:Anatolia Circa:6000 BC to 5000BCDimensions:6.75"(17.1cm)high Collection:Near Eastern Style:Catal Hoyu Medium:  More »

Neolithic Catal Hoyuk Terracotta Fertility Goddess-LO.554Origin:Anatolia Circa:6000 BC to 5000BCDimensions:6.75"(17.1cm)high Collection:Near Eastern Style:Catal Hoyu Medium: Terracotta   « Less

Large rectangular haging pendant. Fixture features unique 4-light body, spike detail on all corners and large rectangular canopy. Frosted glass on all 4 top sides and clear  More »

Large rectangular haging pendant. Fixture features unique 4-light body, spike detail on all corners and large rectangular canopy. Frosted glass on all 4 top sides and clear seedy on 4 bottom sides. Hangs from 4 sets of chain. FINISH: gold, bronze paint over iron   « Less

Half-back wall lantern with pitched roof and 3 panes of clear glass. Black paint over steel with two MB sockets.

Half-back wall lantern with pitched roof and 3 panes of clear glass. Black paint over steel with two MB sockets.   « Less

Persian Bronze Figure of an Ibex - LO.629Origin: Persia Circa: 1900 BC to 1300 BC Dimensions: 7.25" (18.4cm) high Collection: Near Eastern Style: Zoomorphic Medium: Bronze

Persian Bronze Figure of an Ibex - LO.629Origin: Persia Circa: 1900 BC to 1300 BC Dimensions: 7.25" (18.4cm) high Collection: Near Eastern Style: Zoomorphic Medium: Bronze   « Less

This pair of classic wall lanterns feature 3 CB lights and a refective (chrome) back. Old Iron Black finish over steel and 3 panes of clear glass.

This pair of classic wall lanterns feature 3 CB lights and a refective (chrome) back. Old Iron Black finish over steel and 3 panes of clear glass.   « Less

Large Squatty square pilaster mount fixture is made of solid brass. Clear glass in outside frame. Inside square frame has frosted glass and houses lamping. Great looking  More »

Large Squatty square pilaster mount fixture is made of solid brass. Clear glass in outside frame. Inside square frame has frosted glass and houses lamping. Great looking fixture for that special application.Bottom seating dimension: 21"x21"   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BC Collection: Egyptian Style: Neolithic Medium: Flint The creation of tools utilizing the natural environment is what distinguishes  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 6000 BC to 4000 BC Collection: Egyptian Style: Neolithic Medium: Flint The creation of tools utilizing the natural environment is what distinguishes man from animal. What was once created using stone, wood, and bone has, over the centuries, evolved into metalworking and modern-day plastics. But it is the earliest tools, those carved from stone, which allowed mankind to conquer the natural environment and to prosper. Holding this flint arrowhead in our hand, delicately carved to a fine point thousands of years ago, we are holding the nascent breath of civilization. Tools allowed mankind to utilize his natural setting to its fullest potential, to altar the surroundings to suite his needs, and to create his own collective habitats that would eventually evolve into great cities. An arrowhead head like this one, when tied securely to a wooden shaft, could have been used to fell a fleeing prey or to spear a fish. As well, the delicate serrated edge could be used to cut and prepare the meat for cooking. This stone arrowhead represents the innate human drive to altar the environment, to innovate, and to conquer. It is in these earliest tools that we are able to witness the birth of civilization. From such tools, mankind learned to carve stones and rocks into new shapes and forms that suited the needs of the people evolving from arrowheads to temples. - (N.1081)   « Less